Rach133

Thanks so much for all your help, that's made it so much simpler!

Thanks both for your opinions on this - we are very new to the realities of the move after thinking about it for a few years! We will be going to an expo in a few weeks and we are hoping to meet an agent who would be able to support us through the process, again mainly for peace of mind. I'm glad you recommended the 189 as this was the one I though would be most likely to suit, but again, I would like supporting through this to ensure we do it all correctly and stand the best chance of it being approved. Just out of curiosity, why do you say the 189 is best? Thanks for your help!

Hi all, I'm exploring the options me and my partner have with visa's at present - we are both so confused! We would like to look at permanent residency, we are both skilled workers; I'm a social worker (2 years post qualified with a Masters degree, 8 years experience in the sector) and the Mr is in environmental health and safety (one year left on his degree studying whilst working full time but 10 years experience in development chemistry prior to this). There are so many visa options; 457, 189, 190 etc, the Mr has used his working holiday visa already but I haven't. I am looking at agencies that could help us distinguish the right pathways for us - we are leaning towards the 189 but it's a lot of money wasted if it is the wrong one, and I'd need to apply for AASW prior to applying for an EOI. Has anyone worked with a good agency they could recommend? We are in North West England at the mo! Thanks All,